Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory over his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, following projections that he has won the crucial battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. AP also projects that the Republican Party will win back control of the Senate. More to follow
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For Kenyans, Peter Oloo Aringo may have been just another politician. However, for the residents of Siaya, his home county, he was not just any politician. He was a special, extraordinary leader who excelled not only in debating national issues in the August House but also in relentlessly pushing for the rights of Wanjiku—the moniker for the Kenyan man on the streets. Aringo, who died on Friday evening while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, served as the Member of Parliament for the Alego-Usonga constituency (Siaya County) at different intervals and was at one time the Kenya African National Union…
The eighth edition of the Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup ended on Monday morning with Korea DPR edging out Spain 4-3 on post match penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regulation, to lift a third title in the championship. Likewise, USA beat England 3-0 for third/fourth place play-off to win bronze. Kenya is gearing up to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in February and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 and there are so many lessons to be learnt from the Dominican Republic showpiece. Among them are planning, preparations, execution and dismantling of the whole tournament process…
Kenya has over the past decade achieved an 83% reduction in new HIV infections, from 101,560 in 2013 to 16,752 in 2023. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Deborah Barasa has said that the number of people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy has nearly doubled to 1,336,681 in 2023. “Although AIDS-related deaths have dropped by 65%, from 58,446 in 2013 to 20,480 in 2023, every life lost reminds us of the work still needed,” said the CS. Speaking on Wednesday during the launch of the World AIDS Day 2024 Half Marathon in Nairobi, Dr Barasa said that achieving viral suppression…
Rebecca Odato is among the Junior Starlets players who are happy to have featured in the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The midfielder feels the tournament has increased her football profile apart from making her a better player. She feels inspired now to look for better opportunities that will put her on level par with other international players she met in the tournament. “I’m well known, more popular now, especially back at home in Busia. Everyone speaks my name with high regard,” she said. The Form four student at Dagoreti Mixed Secondary School in Nairobi…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in Thika has embarked on a programme to weed out quack lawyers in the courts after a growing concern about their influx, conning several unsuspecting members of the public in the area. During a Law Awareness Week programme at the Thika Law Courts, the lawyers said efforts will be dedicated towards educating the public on the need to get qualified lawyers to defend them in court. Led by Thika Branch Secretary Patrick Kung’u, they said the fake lawyers attract clients with very low fees often trapping unsuspecting citizens who are unaware of their lack…
Kenyan officers on the UN-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti have been joined by security officers from the Bahamas, strengthening the fight against gang violence in the Caribbean nation. A plane carrying a six-member advance team from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) arrived in Port-au-Prince on Friday and was received by MSS Deputy Force Commander Kevron Henry and Kenyan Commander Godfrey Otunge. An additional 144 officers are expected to arrive later, bringing the total to 150. “[Col. Henry] expressed optimism about more contributing countries deploying to Haiti soon. He reiterated the MSS’s commitment to ensuring that the…
The Judiciary is working on improving service delivery at the Makadara Law Courts by deploying ICT in efforts to decongest the court. Chief Justice Martha Koome said that the Judiciary is committed to decongesting courts in Nairobi especially Makadara by hastening court processes like paying court fines and bonds. Speaking on Tuesday when she visited Makadara Law Courts to gauge the security improvements and efficiency of service to the people, the CJ said that they are working with their ICT experts to improve the systems to facilitate faster processing of fines and bonds. She added that plans were underway to…
Seven suspects have been arrested in Kisumu following a crackdown on criminal gangs terrorising area residents. This comes after a public outcry over rising insecurity in the area where several lives have been lost to the gangs who waylay and attack unsuspecting members of the public with knives, pangas and blunt objects. Kisumu County Commissioner (CC) Benson Leparmorijo said one of the key suspects was shot by the police and is hospitalised, adding that the crackdown will continue until all the suspects are nabbed. “We have one of the suspects behind the rising cases of attacks using blunt objects. Our…
The Kenya Defence forces was established in 2010 in article 41 of the 2010 constitution in Kenya under the Ministry of Defence. It constitutes the Kenya Army, Kenya Navy and the Kenya Airforce. This article will help you understand the KDF salary rates as well as ranks of the servicemen from the lowest to the highest. KDF is in charge of the defence and protection of Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Recruitment to the forces is done annually, and eligible candidates are between 26 and 34 years. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya (SRC) reviews the Kenya Army salary…